The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 97
Geneva, circa 1820.Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel two-bladed pocket knife with built-in watch.
CHF 45,000 - 55,000
Sold: CHF 55,200
C. Rectangular gold frame, both faces painted with small enamelled landscapes and outer champlevé enamelled symbols of Love and Fidelity over a blue flinqué ground. Gold and steel blades. Rectangular spring loaded lid disclosing the watch.D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. Blue flinqué enamelled dial plate with champlevé enamelled decoration. M. Rectangular hinged gilt brass full plate with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Dim. 93 x 14 mm.
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Case: 3 - 21 |
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Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 01 |
Notes
The gold blade was used for the fruits, silver or steel being oxidised by their acidity.